The boy's parents are also sad about the decision that had to be made but are grateful for the quick action taken by the Cincinnati Zoo staff to ensure the safety of their child.

Although this is the first time anyone has ever gained access to the gorilla habitat, the zoo will look into ways to improve when it comes to the safety of visitors and animals. PETA criticized the zoo for not having a second protective barrier and naturally made the argument that animals shouldn't be in zoos to begin with.

The zoo opened on Sunday, but the area where people would normally view gorillas remains closed.

Do you believe the zoo made the right decision? Do you believe the parents should be held responsible for not looking after their child based on the tragic end result?